Payload Team
Due to our increased engagement in the area of laser interferometric instruments in collaboration with international partners and institutes, we are hiring new employees to strengthen our team in Payload.
Your Tasks as Technical Manager in the Payload team at SpaceTech
Serve as the primary responsible and direct point of contact for the subcontractor assigned to the Frequency Reference System for the LISA Laser System
Coordinate, implement, and monitor the subcontractor’s development activities
Conduct technical assessments and, if necessary, perform shadow engineering
Collaborate with engineers across the company as part of the payload team
Negotiate change requests and manage contract change notices
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements regarding quality, cost, and schedule
Report regularly to the project manager
Organize and lead technical meetings and project reviews
Skills and Experience needed as Technical Manager in the Payload team at SpaceTech
Proven experience in development and project management for space projects (minimum 3 years each, minimum 5 years in total)
Strong understanding of optical cavities and PDH locking electronics
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and foster a culture of inclusion
Able to work independently as well as within interdisciplinary teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in German is a definite asset
Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline
Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Europe on short notice
Your Benefits, working at SpaceTech
Personal impact and development possibilities in flat hierarchies
Diverse development tasks in the area of high-end space technology
Living and working in an area of natural beauty and safety offering a large variety of leisure activities
Profit sharing, company pension scheme, flexible home office rules and many more...
This position will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.